Sandy soils but can be grown on heavier loam soil. May require use of iron chelate.

Water Requirements

15 to 20 inches during crop season – has dry land production potential.

Minimum Size

1 to 5 acres; 50 acres for mechanical harvest

Risk Factor

Low

Other Limiting Factors

Harvest labor, insects, viruses and deer.

Comments

Creams, crowders, blackeyeyes and purplehulls are in good demand for local sales but volume is limited to wholesale markets. Mechanical harvester and shellers are available commercially. Good rotation crop.